“Having seen the WHO in the 70′s perform as warm-up act to Hermans Hermits and thereafter rise to a pinnacle of success that would instill them as one of the premiere bands to cross the Atlantic during Rock music’s most creative period,I had only to close my eyes to be transported back to that period in my life again when I first witnessed and photographed a live performance by The Wholigans.

More than just a sincere form of flattery, The Wholigans fronted by lead vocalist Barry Quinn have devoted their lives to accurately reproducing the sound and attitude of one of the UK’s most valuable musical commoditiesThis devotion will certainly guarantee immortality to The Who’s music as well as offer a most accurate visual and auditory tribute.Long live The Wholigans …..and long live rock. “Carl Dunn rock photographer who photographed The Who, Elvis, Hendrix and most of rock n rolls icons see here. inc recently Jeff Beck in 2010
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Thanks Barry….. It was GREAT having you guys here.. What an AWESOME band you are.. You guys really rock..Anytime you are coming to town be sure to put us on your list..If you need a reference let me know.. you are the shit.. in a good way..be well.. cc”Chuck C manager/owner of The Waterfront theater Marina Del Ray CAThe Wholigans played Jan 16th 2010

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“As a diehard Who fan from as far back as the 70s,I’ve never heard anything elseso perfect in every way.”Jim Murtha

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“With the Wholigans , never know what to expect,

but be ready for anything.”

Bill Canell

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A fan in St. Petersburg Florida March 2009

I am a major Who fan.

I study them.

I live them.

The Wholigans have captured the essence of The Who at their peak.

They are matchless, and I was mesmerized.

For most of the concert I was standing in the equivalent of 2nd row in between Pete andRoger.

I almost didn’t come in to the show as cash is rather tight. I live in bike riding distance from the venue, and I was just gonna hang out by the gate and listen to the band.

Jannus Landing is in a courtyard in downtown St. Pete.
You can hang out in front and even though you can’t see the band, you can hear just fine.Anyroad, as soon as I heard “I Can’t Explain” I said I gotta see these guys.

I happily paid for my ticket and walked in and took stock of what was going on.

I knew straight up that The Wholigans were not some fly by night tribute band.

They have the look, the sound, and the feel of The Who circa 1969-1970.
I was blown away at their ability to recreate the atmosphere of seeing The Who at Woodstock, Leeds, or the Isle of Wight.

Songs like “Tattoo” and “A Quick One” were flawless.When they started “Young Man Blues” I was totally enveloped.